Road Report for Oct. 7 through Oct. 13

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 5, 2023

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Oct. 7 through Oct. 13. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• On Sunday, Oct. 8, from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Monday, Oct. 9, through Friday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3: p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6: a.m. the following morning, a lane closure is scheduled on Springlawn Road between Cheyney and Glen Mills roads in Concord and Thornbury townships for milling, paving, and utility adjustments. The same for Cheyney Road between Route 1 and Creek Road also in Thornbury and Concord townships.

• Bridge repair will close Route 926 between Stroud Lane and Newark Road in West Marlborough Township from Oct. 9 to Oct. 20. Detours will be posted.

• Work to replace the bridge that carries Smithbridge Road over Webb Creek in Concord Township is underway. The 96-year-old bridge has been closed since July 14, following a bridge inspection that determined structure deterioration. During construction, motorists will be directed to follow the existing detour using Bethel Road, Garnet Mine Road, Route 491, and northbound Route 202. The project is scheduled to finish in April of 2024.

• Utility installation will cause periodic lane shifts on N. High Street between Route 2 and Gay Street in West Chester through Dec. 25.

• Roadway reconstruction will cause lane closures on Route 202 between Smithbridge Road and Watkin Avenue through Oct. 31. The closures will go from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and again between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

• Utility installation will cause periodic lane closures on Route 3 between High and Walnut streets, and on High Street between Market and Gay streets in West Chester through Dec. 25.

• Motorists should expect lane restrictions with a detour for trucks on Route 162 at its intersection with Route 82 in Newlin Township because of bridge repair. There is currently no date for completion.